Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters

Motions and results

• Amend Motion 10 February 2026

  Lost, 5-20
  • Yes519%
  • No2077%
  • Absent14%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Bradford - motion 8

• Amend Item 10 February 2026

  Carried, 23-2
  • Yes2388%
  • No28%
  • Absent14%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Carroll - motion 1a

• Amend Item (Additional) 10 February 2026

  Carried, 24-1
  • Yes2492%
  • No14%
  • Absent14%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Matlow - motion 3

• Amend Item (Additional) 10 February 2026

  Carried, 24-1
  • Yes2492%
  • No14%
  • Absent14%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Morley - motion 4a

• Amend Item (Additional) 10 February 2026

  Carried, 22-3
  • Yes2285%
  • No312%
  • Absent14%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Pasternak - motion 5d

• Amend Item (Additional) 10 February 2026

  Carried, 23-2
  • Yes2388%
  • No28%
  • Absent14%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Bravo - motion 9

• Amend Item (Additional) 10 February 2026

  Carried, 22-3
  • Yes2285%
  • No312%
  • Absent14%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Perruzza - motion 10

• Amend Item (Additional) 10 February 2026

  Lost, 9-16
  • Yes935%
  • No1662%
  • Absent14%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Holyday - motion 11

• Amend Item (Additional) 10 February 2026

  Carried, 24-0
  • Yes2492%
  • No00%
  • Absent28%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Myers - motion 2

• Amend Item (Additional) 10 February 2026

  Lost, 3-20
  • Yes312%
  • No2077%
  • Absent312%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Burnside - motion 7a

• Amend Item (Additional) 10 February 2026

  Carried, 19-5
  • Yes1973%
  • No519%
  • Absent28%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Crisanti - motion 13

• Adopt Item as Amended 10 February 2026

  Carried, 21-4
  • Yes2181%
  • No415%
  • Absent14%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Adoption of Recommendations 1 to 4 as amended

• Adopt Item as Amended 10 February 2026

  Carried, 19-5
  • Yes1973%
  • No519%
  • Absent28%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Adoption of Recommendations 1 to 4 as amended - Revote

• Adopt Item as Amended 10 February 2026

  Carried, 20-4
  • Yes2077%
  • No415%
  • Absent28%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Adoption of Recommendation 15

• Adopt Item as Amended 10 February 2026

  Carried, 20-4
  • Yes2077%
  • No415%
  • Absent28%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Adoption of Recommendation 16

• Adopt Item as Amended 10 February 2026

  Carried, 23-1
  • Yes2388%
  • No14%
  • Absent28%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Adoption of Recommendation 24

• Adopt Item as Amended 10 February 2026

  Carried, 22-2
  • Yes2285%
  • No28%
  • Absent28%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Adoption of Recommendations 26 to 30

• Adopt Item as Amended 10 February 2026

  Carried, 23-0
  • Yes2388%
  • No00%
  • Absent312%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Adopt the balance of the item as amended, as it pertains to the Toronto Transit Commission

• Adopt Item as Amended 10 February 2026

  Carried, 24-0
  • Yes2492%
  • No00%
  • Absent28%

  Majority required - CC38.1 - Adopt balance of the item as amended

Source: Members of Council voting record.

How members voted, and who was contacted

Contacted share by vote: 1 of 24 (4%) of Yes votes, 0 of 0 of No votes. 90-day window. Ward councillors and committee members are flagged below because they are contacted on local and committee matters by default.

• Yes No Absent
• ● Member contacted
• ◐ Staff contacted
• ○ Not contacted
• W Ward councillor
• C Committee member
• B Voted differently from bloc
• $ Funded by a linked contributor of an organisation lobbying on this item

• Olivia ChowMayor
  Yes◐ Staff contacted1 contact
  C Committee member
• John ToryMayor
  No vote recorded○ Not contacted
• Vincent CrisantiWard 1
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Stephen HolydayWard 2
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Amber MorleyWard 3
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Gord PerksWard 4
  Absent○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Frances NunziataWard 5
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• James PasternakWard 6
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Anthony PerruzzaWard 7
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Mike ColleWard 8
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Alejandra BravoWard 9
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Ausma MalikWard 10
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Dianne SaxeWard 11
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Josh MatlowWard 12
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Chris MoiseWard 13
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Paula FletcherWard 14
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Rachel Chernos LinWard 15
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Jaye RobinsonWard 15
  No vote recorded○ Not contacted
• Jon BurnsideWard 16
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Shelley CarrollWard 17
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Lily ChengWard 18
  Absent○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Brad BradfordWard 19
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Gary CrawfordWard 20
  No vote recorded○ Not contacted
• Parthi KandavelWard 20
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Michael ThompsonWard 21
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Nick MantasWard 22
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
• Jamaal MyersWard 23
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Paul AinslieWard 24
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Jennifer McKelvieWard 25
  No vote recorded○ Not contacted
• Neethan ShanWard 25
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member

Contact status uses the 90-day window. Vote shown is the vote on the deciding motion.

Lobbyists choose whom to contact (persuadable members, ward councillors, committee members), so a difference does not show a change of mind.

Linked lobbying registrations

This link is inferred by lobbyTO; the registry does not record which agenda item a registration concerns.

Links between records are inferred by a model and are not reviewed by a person. Each link shows its score out of 1; moderate-confidence links (0.7 to 0.9) are wrong more often than high-confidence links. How links are scored

• Canadian Federation of Independent Business · registration SM34613 · 5 July 2023 to 31 December 2026

  • Budget
  Evidence High confidence · score 0.95

  A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.

  Source records

  • Registration SM34613: Lobbying to maintain Toronto's small business property tax sub class and for commercial property tax rates to stay at or below current levels (property tax reductions where possible). (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Greater Toronto Apartment Association · registration SM33083 · 17 March 2022 to 30 June 2026

  • Budget
  Evidence High confidence · score 0.94

  A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.

  Source records

  • Registration SM33083: property tax rate for apartment buildings is still 2.2 TIMES higher than the rate charged to houses and condominium units. many low income families live in rental housing. this unfairly high tax is embedded in their rent...to subsidize house/condo owners (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Toronto Regional Real Estate Board · registration SM35906 · 10 September 2024 to 20 February 2026

  • Affordable Housing
  • Budget
  • Economic Development
  Evidence High confidence · score 0.93

  A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.

  Source records

  • Registration SM35906: City of Toronto Budget and Planning discussions related to taxes and fees that could address Toronto's financial challenges including changes to the Municipal Land Transfer tax and other measures (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Toronto Regional Real Estate Board · registration SM34183 · 12 February 2023 to 31 December 2026

  • Affordable Housing
  • Budget
  Evidence High confidence · score 0.92

  A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.

  Source records

  • Registration SM34183: Vacant Home Tax - including such details as potential exemptions, rate of tax, and implementation details (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited · registration SM22769 · 8 February 2016 to 19 December 2026

  • Budget
  • Economic Development
  • Financial Services
  Evidence High confidence · score 0.91

  A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.

  Source records

  • Registration SM22769: Discussions regarding revenue tools, fees, and taxes available under the City of Toronto Act as they impact Cadillac Fairview (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited · registration SM22677 · 19 January 2016 to 31 December 2026

  • Budget
  • Economic Development
  • Financial Services
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.88

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM22677: Discussions regarding revenue tools, fees, and taxes available under the City of Toronto Act as they impact Cadillac Fairview. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• OPGI Management GP Inc. · registration SM29263 · 29 November 2019 to 31 December 2026

  • By-law / Regulation
  • Economic Development
  • Environment
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.85

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM29263: Taxation changes that may affect commercial Real Estate, including parking levies, storm water charges and development charges (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited · registration SM35337 · 25 March 2024 to 19 December 2026

  • Budget
  • Economic Development
  • Financial Services
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.81

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM35337: Discussions regarding revenue tools, fees, and taxes available under the City of Toronto Act as they impact Cadillac Fairview (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• WOODCLIFFE LANDMARK PROPERTIES · registration SM36769 · 3 July 2025 to 31 May 2027

  • Budget
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.79

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM36769: Woodcliffe Landmark Prop requests the City of Toronto to reconsider the eligibility of 50 Brant for the Small Business Tax Subclass, noting its 20+ small food hall tenants align with policy goals and merit equal treatment to nearby street-facing businesses (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited · registration SM27099 · 26 November 2018 to 31 December 2026

  • Economic Development
  • Grants / Funding
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.77

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM27099: Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT), tax rebate program, property taxes, economic development. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Toronto Region Board of Trade · registration SM27012 · 1 November 2018 to 31 March 2027

  • Budget
  • Economic Development
  • Planning and Development, Planning Policy / Study
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.77

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM27012: Measures impacting economic development and prosperity of Toronto and region including taxation and budgeting, housing and land use planning, enhanced government services and technology adoption, enhancing business competitiveness and red tape reduction. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Rogers Communications · registration SM35214 · 16 January 2024 to 31 December 2026

  • Budget
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.74

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM35214: Discussion related to the municipal budget and the budget process (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited · registration SM25726 · 2 March 2018 to 19 December 2025

  • Budget
  • Economic Development
  • Financial Services
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.72

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM25726: Discussions regarding revenue tools, fees, and taxes available under the City of Toronto Act as they impact Cadillac Fairview. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• FER-PAL Infrastructure · registration SM36591 · 29 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

  • Budget
  • Economic Development
  • Water
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.71

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM36591: Policies surrounding infrastructure, construction, and state of good repair. Not relating to any specific procurement. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Toronto Regional Real Estate Board · registration SM10650 · 14 February 2008 to 31 December 2026

  • Budget
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.71

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM10650: Land Transfer Tax (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Fire Marque · registration SM17563 · 19 December 2011 to 30 June 2027

  • Budget
  • Financial Services
  • Technology
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.70

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM17563: Fire Marque would like to act on behalf of the City utilizing Indemnification Technology(R)to bring a new revenue source for the fire department. Would require amending the City's User Fee By-Law and entering a contracutral relationship for services. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• FER-PAL Infrastructure · registration SM36495 · 28 March 2025 to 31 December 2026

  • Budget
  • Economic Development
  • Water
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.70

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM36495: Policies surrounding infrastructure, construction, and state of good repair. Not relating to any specific procurement. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2026.CC38.1: Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

Window: 180 days before the first recorded vote (14 August 2025 to 10 February 2026). 16 communications on 3 linked registrations.

Declared interests

• Mike Colle declared an interest on 10 February 2026: as his son, Josh Colle, works for the Toronto Transit Commission as the Chief Strategy and Customer Experience Officer. (written declaration)

Source: City of Toronto registry of declared interest.